Assistant Engineer -R and D Molecular Biology H/F

Assistant Engineer -R and D Molecular Biology H/F

As part of the expansion of its reagent and assay offering, Stilla Technologies is looking for an R&D Assistant Engineer to join its Reagents & Assay Development team. You will contribute to the development of new assays and reagents for our digital PCR systems Nio® and QX700, working across experimentation, validation, and documentation. This role offers a direct opportunity to broaden the applications of our digital PCR technology across high-impact medical fields — oncology, gene and cell therapy, infectious diseases, and more.

Responsibilities

• Conduct priority R&D experiments autonomously and in line with project timelines
• Actively contribute to the development of new assays and reagents: planning, execution, analysis, and reporting
• Prepare rigorous result reports supported by in-depth data analysis
• Document and ensure full traceability of all experiments and their outcomes
• Contribute to the drafting and updating of molecular biology laboratory protocols
• Work cross-functionally with R&D teams to conduct troubleshooting experiments (R&D issues, customer complaints)
• Proactively propose improvement
• Report regularly on project progress to the project lead and the management

Reporting Line

You will report directly to a project lead within the R&AD team, working in close collaboration with the R&D teams.

Compensation and Working Hours

Salary: 30‑33 KEUR/year depending on experience

Working hours: 38.5 hours/week

Education and Qualifications

• BTS or Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, biotechnology, or a related field
• Applicants holding a Master’s degree, engineering degree, or PhD will not be considered for this position

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in molecular biology techniques: qPCR, dPCR, NGS
• Experience with DNA and RNA handling
• Background in PCR assay development (a plus)

Soft Skills

• Rigorous, organized, and results-driven
• Strong team player with a proactive mindset
• Excellent communicator, open to knowledge sharing
• Accountable: high data quality standards and deadline-oriented
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Languages

• French: fluent (required)
• English: technical reading and comprehension